How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers / 960 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (MDW) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 0 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1105.098 miles
- 1778.483 kilometers
- 960.304 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1107.280 miles
- 1781.995 kilometers
- 962.200 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Fort Myers to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Chicago?
The time difference between Fort Myers and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Chicago generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Myers to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Southwest Florida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RSW |
| ICAO Code: | KRSW |
| Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |